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Welcome to the SCA Coursing Home Page
This website is designed to help you find information on hound coursing in the Current Middle Ages.

It includes some contact information in a list of the Houndsmasters from each of the Kingdoms that participate.
Site Updates
Last update: 8 December 2006
Greyhounds
Illumination from "The Book of the Hunt" by Gaston Phoebus, Count of Foix (15th century)

What is hound coursing?
Coursing is an ancient and noble sport that allows one to witness the beauty of a sight hound doing what it was bred for.

In the Middle Ages, a rabbit was released in a field and the hounds were then released after it. Eventually rules were established, which in turn led to the modern day dog track. In the SCA we use an artificial lure (generally a plastic bag) attached to a string, run through a series of pulleys, and driven by a hand crank or electric motor.

Obviously the history of coursing is more complicated than this. We invite you to join us and learn more.

Notice!
This website is not an official publication of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA)

Also, all copywrites for photos belong to the submitter. If you are interested in one of these photos, please contact the webminister.


If you have any problems or questions, you may contact the webminister at the link below.  Please include the word "coursing" in the subject line of your message.
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